Green goods swindle arrest and post office probe in Jersey City
Anderson Daily Mail reports a Jersey City case where a so called green goods man lured victims with false government name plates. Postmaster Cochran and Mr Seligman forwarded a decoy $1 bill to Washington. A government detective arrested the suspect who bonded, then fled, now a fugitive. Post Office Dept later paid Mr Seligman the bill’s value.
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Anderson
Jersey City
N. J
Ly Postmumter
Cochran
M. Soliman
Receivicil & Lettar Fran
Roan Goods
Joraey City
Sven Goode
Seligman
Washington
Perron
Tie
Post Office
Seligg
Ag Tloman
Cebu
Ponts
Democrats Capture Chicago in Municipal Vote
In Chicago the Democrats led by Judge Edward F. Dunne won the mayoral race over Republican John M. Harlan. The contest focused on rapid public utility franchise acquisitions valued near $200 million. The weather was cold and the day noisy with cowbells and fireworks, as Republicans were slow in precincts while Democrats pressed for immediate franchise takes.
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Chicago
Edward F. Dunne
John M. Harlan
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Dunne
Why I Go to Church on Rainy Sundays
Francis J. Havergal urges church attendance despite rain, stressing that Sunday worship strengthens faith, supports the minister, and serves as a test of devotion. He warns against excuses, notes the importance of presence during sparse services, and cites scripture about Christ’s presence when believers gather in his name.
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Francis J. Havergal
Keekera
Christ
Thas
Howe
Chareh
Thorn
Gail
Peter
Pearl in Oyster Skewers German Court Decision
A German court ruled a pearl found in oysters belongs to the person who paid for the oysters. The chain of ownership traced from fisherman to dealer to restaurant, ultimately granting the pearl to the woman’s escort who paid for the oysters.
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Mont
Overworked kidneys and parish bingo raise funds in Holyoke
Notices describe Murray's Buchu tonic endorsed by physicians as a cure for kidney disease at one dollar a bottle. A parish fundraiser at High- lands town hall Holyoke Massachusetts featured a whist drive with 144 tables, twelve prizes, dance hour, and $500 net. Rev John Culvern praised support. article notes charity match between Holyoke experts and Charlestown players. News and Courier London dispatch reports Salvation Army leader Kooth preparing a lecture tour through Jerusalem and Australia.
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John Culvern
Play Inn
Whitt
Holyoke
Charleaton
News and Courier
Weather Trends for April Based on Charlotte Records
The observor presents twenty six years of Charlotte weather data for April. It notes a mean temperature around 59 degrees, with 1896 the warmest and 1901 the coldest Aprils. A high of 84 degrees occurred in 1896 and a low of 26 on April 5, 1891. Frost dates average April 1 and April 26. Monthly precipitation averages 3.45 inches with ten days of 0.1 inch or more. A 24 hour record rainfall of 3.02 inches happened on April 12, 1901. Clear days average 18, partly cloudy 10, cloudy 7. Winds mostly southwest, peaking at 42 miles per hour on April 21, 1808.
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Charlotte
Toa
Respect for the House of God Is Lacking
The Kershaw Era laments youths misusing churches as playhouses, breaking windows and defacing furniture, and calls on parents to instill fear of God and respect for community sacred spaces. The piece prompts reflection on where blame lies for such conduct.
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House of God
Kershaw
Tutt's Pills for Torpid Liver and a Calamity in India
An old advertisement promotes Tutt's Liver Pills as superior for torpid liver and related ailments. A third segment reports Dharmsila in Lahued India suffering a devastating earthquake with extensive loss, destruction, and homelessness in Lahore and surrounding areas.
Reduced Rates to Spartanburg Promote Summer Festival Travel
The Southern Railway announced limited low fares for a festival run in Spartanburg on May 25. Special one way tickets from Athens and Kiberton to Greensboro plus Charleston and Savannah to Asheville are offered with a 50 cent minimum, valid to May 15. Tickets must be purchased by May 4 with final limits and advance information available from agent Morgan in Atlanta.
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Staten Munle
Spartanburg
Southern Railway
Atheta
Athens
Kiberton
Greensboro
Charleston
Savannah
Ashevilly
N.O
Lichisivo
Greenwood
Greenville
Charlotte
N. G
Ashenville
Columbia
Morgan
A. G.P.A
Atlanta
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Anderson Daily Mail
Wallade
Phe Coltlesen
Aoakden
Hissin Aithonitien
Ath
Lawor Nth
Owe
Tiesian Corcon
I Andersen
Amandinge Hivefty
Sim Evans
Edaly
W. P. Stevenson Bis
Jones
Dosxota Mining Company
New York
Nassau Street
South Broad St
Houchin Ae Ue tAlttia
Murray
Provanta
Murray Drug Company
Gin. Kooth
Salvation Army
Jerranlom
Mount Calvary
Saya Ad
London
Australia
New Zealand
Wenthar
Matheson Hardware Co
Westminster, 8. C
Carter Hardware Co
Valhalla, 8. C
Lahued India
Dharmsila
Lahore
Insing
Rydale
Dales Pont
Radical Remedy Company
Hickory
N. c
Walhalla Drug Company
J. H. Moore
M. D
J. H. di
We. J. Simiiiru
Haecieah
Jo. Carey
Er W. Shelor
Pickens
Walhalla
Carey & Shelor
Walhal
United States
R. T. Jaynes
Bell
W. J. Carter, M.D
Bank
Carter’s Pharmacy
Westminster
S. C
G.C. Probst
Walhalla, S. C
Eas
C. Ww
Pitchiford Co
Dal Mt
J. H. Burgess
Senega, 8. C
Jorrice
W. F. Austin
Blue Ridge Railway CO
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Auvin
Denver Ley
Woot
Andorao Ly
Apoio Asc
Wrarnounn
Jiojo
Bala Slaaila Ahia
Ag Onlay
Uy Schorry
Molten Aa GY Pamamir Soos
Sjordania Jimellon
AE Soneeny Sysses
Ty Raneen Ie
West Union
Ctests
Ae Wathaltaee
Ping Rmn
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Job
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Daanoarm Au
Texaway
Passonier
Nua
IRA
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Oia Bali
Sue Bill
Heacock-King
Esarns
Axn Norm
Woonworkt
Maoniveny
Cortoy Geiwiga
Eric
Cony
Mita
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Gidbes Machinery Co
Columbian
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Gisbes
Texas
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Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indian
California
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Montana
Calon
J. G. Hollendick
Diatelet
Rgt
Louisville & Nashville
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North Pryor
Union Depot
Atlante, Ga
The
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Noarest Southern Railway
Charluaton
Evar Street
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